While blow dryers have certain advantages over paper towels, American consumers seem to prefer paper towels over blow dryers in public bathrooms, according to Susan Ebbing, vice president of American Dryer, quoted in a September 2006 article published in "Sanitary Maintenance." Blow dryers are more cost-effective over the long term and are more environmentally friendly. However, whether they are more hygienic than paper towels is still up for debate.
Several species of birds, including sparrows, starlings, pigeons and chimney swifts, like to build their nests in chimneys. A bird's nest in the chimney poses problems both to the bird family and the human residents of the home...
Bringing down just one large tree, or running brambles and underbrush through the shredder, may result in a small mountain of wood chips. But whether you find yourself with your own wood chips to dispose of, or are offered a bo...
This type of flooring is produced using methods that minimize the impact on the environment. Sustainable flooring also contains fewer toxins than other flooring options, so it may contribute to a healthier living or working spa...
Recycled aluminum or steel can be transformed into shingles that resemble wood. Real reclaimed wood is made into wooden shingles or shakes, that resemble raw split logs. Recycled plastic bags, milk jugs and other plastic materi...
Green roofs are also often referred to as living roofs. All green roofs allow vegetation to grow on top of roofs to create many environmental benefits. These benefits include reduced storm water run-off in cities and reducing t...
If you’d rather not drip water all over your desk, an air dryer is more eco-friendly than paper towels. Before you swear off using paper towels, however, you may want to consider factors other than environmental concerns.
Do-it-yourself projects not only produce better results than store-bought items, they also cost less. Several popular outdoor projects in wood are relatively simple, while others require more advanced woodworking skills.
"Reusable" and "renewable" are terms people often use and sometimes confuse. It helps to understand the subtle differences between these two approaches to sustainable living.
The EcoConsumer Waste Calculator provided by King County, Wash., allows you to measure the environmental impact of your paper towel use. It helps you understand how everyday consumption of paper products affects the volume of t...
Living green means learning about all items that can be recycled, including nylon products. Although nylon garments such as pantyhose and shirts cannot be recycled and therefore should be creatively reused, items such as nylon ...
Paper towels are made from grown trees through a manufacturing process that involves glue and chemicals. They are primarily used in sanitation and cleaning. Though paper towels can be convenient, they easily add to your shoppin...
The Scott Paper Company in Philadelphia invented the paper towel in 1879 as a way to use up a railroad car of ruined paper that was supposed to be made into toilet paper. Brothers Clarence and Irvin Scott used classic American ...
With a bit of forethought and a little extra laundry, you can reduce your reliance on paper towels and cut down on both costs and waste. Some of these solutions take next to no effort, while others require somewhat more work. B...
The population continues to grow and natural resources continue to diminish. Green living involves taking steps to reduce waste, conserve resources and release fewer toxins into the air and water supply. Living green does not h...
Many people realize the importance of recycling to protect our natural resources. However, there are many other simple adjustments that can be incorporated into your lifestyle that can also really make a difference. When purcha...
Imagine living with the regret of 'What if I would have changed, what if I could have prevented these poor health conditions." I plan to use LIVESTRONG.COM to share my story, develop a support system for myself and get advi...
